I am quite a lot in love with the work of Leah Goren- she paints girls, lots of girls, who are well dressed, often sitting and deep thinking in a Sunday-blues sort of way, and sometimes standing, posing, putting on …
Here’s something great that I came across on the web- Adam Hayes’ Make Maps project, in which people design maps (of real or imagined places) and Adam posts them on his blog. I caught up with Adam for the lowdown …
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing freelance illustrator Laura Wood. Laura told me about her obsession with drawing and painting, making maps and illustrating stories for children. Hey Laura, can you tell us a bit about what you do …
Well, heck, it’s very nearly Christmas (all the signs are there- a longing to get under a blanket and onto the sofa; too many people in the shops; a constant craving for mince pies and warm wine) and I for …
I always get such a kick out of meeting people who are truly passionate about their careers, particularly when they have battled against the odds to achieve their goals. Amy Hildebrand, one half of the talented photography team, Best Day Ever, is …
This week I’m handing over the reins to the ineffably charming Donald Winchester, literary agent at AP Watt. Not only does Donald hold the record for first to the pub and last to leave when it comes to post-work drinks, …
I am a long standing admirer of artist, illustrator, designer Ana Montiel’s delicate yet striking work. The way she combines geometrics with muted pastel tones gives what her work an almost hypnotic quality. Ana is also a delightful lady and …
Lighting designer-maker Hannah Nunn has her very own shop that is brimming with lights and gifts in the rural creative mini-mecca of the North that is Hebden Bridge. Here Hannah tells us about how she’s built a blindingly good creative …
Anika Starmer is an artist who likes to travel and to collaborate. I love the nature inspired patterns she creates and I’m in awe of the discipline she applies to her creative practice. Here Anika shares her secrets of successful …
Hi Magpies. Today I’d like to introduce you to Emmeline Pidgen, an illustrator who creates dreamy, magical images for little (and not so little) people. Emmeline makes pictures for escaping into, that feel familiar and fantastical all at once and …
When I was living in San Francisco, I had the good fortune of subletting an apartment below the lovely and talented Audra Knutson. We became great friends and I fell in love with her haunting and atmospheric paintings and works …
Wow. I just can’t get over how much talent there is in Melbourne. Earlier this week I caught up with Sarah Hankinson, an amazing fashion illustrator whose work has been featured in a number of magazines, as shop murals and …
